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Would you need a big parachute to land on mars?

No, Mars is the second smallest plant in our solar system which means it has a gravitational pull less than that of Earth (an other planets), which means you could have a smaller parachute for Mars than of Earth.


How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


How would the size of a parachute required to safely land a space probe differ on the planet Mars?

A parachute that would function on Mars would have to be very large, much larger than one used in Earth's atmosphere, because the atmospheric pressure on Mars is much lower. The surface pressure is only about 600 pascals, about 1/160th the sea level pressure on Earth. The thinner the atmosphere, the less force exerted against the parachute as it slows a falling craft. Some Mars probes are designed to use retro-rockets and inflatable cushioning bags, to supplement their parachutes.


How did the rover get to Mars?

The rover was launched into space aboard a rocket. It traveled through space for around seven months and landed on Mars using a landing system that included a heat shield, parachute, and sky crane for a controlled descent onto the Martian surface.


How do the Mars rovers land?

Mars rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity land using a combination of technologies like a heat shield, parachute, and a sky crane. The entry, descent, and landing sequence involves slowing down during atmospheric entry, deploying a parachute, firing retrorockets, and finally using the sky crane to lower the rover gently to the surface.

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Would a parachute operate in Mars thin atmosphere?

yes


How would a parachute land safely on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

Because the gravity of Mars is only 37% that of Earth


How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Mars which has a thin atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


Would you need a big parachute to land on mars?

No, Mars is the second smallest plant in our solar system which means it has a gravitational pull less than that of Earth (an other planets), which means you could have a smaller parachute for Mars than of Earth.


How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


How would the size of a parachute required to safely land a space probe differ on the planet Mars?

A parachute that would function on Mars would have to be very large, much larger than one used in Earth's atmosphere, because the atmospheric pressure on Mars is much lower. The surface pressure is only about 600 pascals, about 1/160th the sea level pressure on Earth. The thinner the atmosphere, the less force exerted against the parachute as it slows a falling craft. Some Mars probes are designed to use retro-rockets and inflatable cushioning bags, to supplement their parachutes.


How do you open a parachute?

parachute is opened to provide air which manages the slow chute


How likely is it that a parachute will not open?

Likely


How do you open a parachute in gta 4 ballad of gay tony for xbox?

Well if your falling u have to press the a button to open your parachute


Why won't my parachute open?

Try pulling the emergency cord. Otherwise get another parachute


How do you open up parachute?

To open a parachute, you typically need to pull the parachute deployment handle or ripcord located on the parachute harness. This releases the parachute from its container and allows it to inflate. It's important to follow proper training and procedures to ensure a safe deployment.


How did the Phoenix mars lander land?

By parachute. See related link for a photo.